4 Best Open Heart Surgery Clinics in Spain

Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda brings 35 years of cardiac surgery experience, having performed 1,100+ procedures with expertise in Ross procedures and valve reconstruction. Open heart surgery at Centro Médico Teknon may cost around $41,160–45,000 – typically including 7–10 nights hospitalization with ICU monitoring, pre-op tests, and post-operative follow-up. The JCI and EFQM-certified hospital is part of Quirónsalud group. Dr. Ruyra holds 3 patents for mitral valve technologies and was ranked among Spain's Top 100 doctors by Forbes.

Hospital Ruber Internacional is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Madrid, Spain. Ranked among Spain's top 6 hospitals by Forbes. Specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology.

• Performed 6,000+ surgeries and 93,000+ consultations in 2022 alone.
• Equipped with Gamma Knife ICON, CyberKnife, Da Vinci Xi, and 3-Tesla MRI.
• Treats both adults and children, with 108 private rooms and 15 luxury suites.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certified for quality and environmental management.

SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital performs over 250 cardiac surgeries every year, including 150+ procedures using cardiopulmonary bypass. The team specializes in newborns and even premature babies as small as 1.5 kg. This high-volume center maintains some of the lowest mortality rates in Europe for pediatric heart care. Surgeons use advanced techniques like extracorporeal circulation and minimally invasive robotic options. The hospital holds CSUR and ERN certifications for treating complex congenital heart disease in children.

Clínica Universidad de Navarra is a JCI-accredited center with over 700,000 patients treated from 70 countries. Its cardiac surgery team performs open heart procedures as part of the hospital's multidisciplinary cardiovascular program. The clinic maintains a leading position in Spain for complex surgical interventions and offers a full range of cardiac services.